Tick-tocker
Oyaaa, Wozza! Rada? Its another year, 2024. How are you doing? Have other new year resolutions ama we’re recycling the previous ones? Nimenyamaza. I only got one: before the year…
Morning Voyage
Imagine the chaos, the thrill, and the sheer madness of a day in the life of a 33-seater matatu conductor in Kenya. You’re juggling phones, traffic, and passengers with the finesse of a circus performer—except there are no safety nets
Healing of a Nation
“…sibelieve gava ina murder mayouth na ndio future…” This is what I have in mind. This thought has been dominant among many. A two-hour session. Listen first, I know…
Missed Call
Reactionist. Rebellious. Revolutionist. “Donkey haziko Lamu pekee angalia watu tunapeleka kwa parliament, ka ni ma-leader hatunanga taste,” In France, back then, when Prince Louis was king. It all started with…
Nasinzia Pia
As you navigate through this mental maze, you might stumble upon surprising realizations. Maybe you’ll find yourself drawn to someone unexpected, or perhaps you’ll come face to face with some hard truths about yourself. And to top it all off, your brain seems to kick into overdrive, playing out your past blunders in a vivid 3D cinema experience. They said life is all about decisions. Your existence is a complex fabric woven with every decision you’ve ever made, every path you’ve chosen. Most panic and start secluding themselves from the world, “cut off”.
Ku-Finish,
This will make more sense if you read Final Touches first. Happy reading.
Nganya kama si mbichi siwezi pandi hiyo ni lorry, so did Breeder say. In our bustling city, looking sharp isn’t just a fashion statement—it’s a money-maker. Take our guy, for instance. He used to sport those Kauda suits, much like the ones mwalimu Andrew teaches in at Mwisho wa Lami. But they swapped his wardrobe for sleek, tailored suits, now he’s oozing audacity. It’s no surprise he’s raking it in, thanks to his “friends” funding his recent ventures. I bet we the “friends” with all he is collecting. Is he even in the country? Let’s pray for that. But prayer aside, the man always looks impeccable. Appearance is vital in our profession, and that’s where Waingo comes into play. With the right budget, he can work wonders sasa ju hatuwezi fika bei ya mpya tunarudi riko.
Two Fingers
Traditions have changed. We used to write letters to our other half, expressing how the days are longer and the nights unbearable. Now, we send memes instead, and the “other half” is divided into quarters and eighths. Navigating the complexities of modern relationships feels like an impossible task. How do people manage multiple partners? I can’t even handle one! Maybe I’m doing it wrong because comparing my approach to my friends’, hapa sipati kitu. Am I too nice? Too romantic? Siku hizi wanasema ni ‘simping.’ Should I take her out? Where is the limit? Mniwache bana!
The stories from my uncles and aunties about their courtship days are a stark contrast to today’s dating scene. Their determination and gestures seem like fairy tales. I wonder if we’ve lost something essential in our quest for convenience and instant gratification. This family therapy, sharing bottles under the moon, and talking about life, keeps me grounded and reminds me of what truly matters.
Final Touches.
Saturday evening. “Hii gari kujia Tuesday kila kitu itakuwa ready, utapata ata ikiguruma, mafuta full tank ready to go,” Waingo says to us with a heavy Luhya accent, moving his…
Manyanga Arithmetic’s
“Wadhii wa sai wametoka kazi wamechoka, wanataka tu kufika home cheza Wakadinali,” I literary shout to Maws while trying to take over control over the radio. We’ve been in traffic…
The Beginning.
First, only because I got manners, I was raised in an African home, back when canning was legal. That wasn’t canning though, kwanza what my primary school teachers did to…